LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez does not expect the Barclays Premier League’s big four to have things all their own way this season.

ARSENE WENGER isn’t used to being contradicted at Arsenal where his word has virtually become law over the last 13 years.

WHEN Michael Owen eventually decides to bring his playing career to an end, he will have plenty to reflect upon.

ALEX FERGUSON retains total faith in his Manchester United squad despite a dismal start to their Premier League title defence.

CARLO ANCELOTTI is reluctant to take any joy from Burnley’s shock defeat of Manchester United because he knows similar setbacks could befall Chelsea.

ONE of Ireland’s most promising young goalkeepers has sensationally retired from soccer having “fallen out of love with the game”.

BURNLEY celebrated a night they will never forget as veteran duo Robbie Blake and Brian Jensen emerged the heroes in a sensational victory over Manchester United.

MANCHESTER UNITED must brace themselves for another summer of upheaval in 2010 after it was revealed Nemanja Vidic is likely to move on.

JOLEON LESCOTT has been axed by Everton from their opening Europa League tie

JOHN O’SHEA has admitted he will never forgot being made captain of Manchester United.

MANCHESTER UNITED have dismissed claims they have ‘stolen’ teenage midfielder Paul Pogba from French club Le Havre.

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce has defended his former Manchester United team-mate Roy Keane who he said did a “fantastic job” as manager of the Black Cats.

CORK CITY have overcome some big name opponents in the course of their 25 year history but none has proved quite as formidable as the tax man.

ARSENE WENGER would not expect Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira to return to play in England for any other club.

XABI ALONSO’S Liverpool career appeared to be coming towards an end as he arrived for training yesterday.

A FATHER-OF-TWO was hacked to death in a pub beer garden on Sunday after watching a football match.

IPSWICH manager Roy Keane blasted his side’s defending as they began the Coca-Cola Championship season with a 2-1 defeat at Coventry yesterday.

ALEX FERGUSON last night launched a fierce attack on Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack and referee Chris Foy in the wake of Manchester United’s penalty shoot-out defeat in the Community Shield.

PERHAPS the time has come for the FA to rename their prize shield: on the basis of this spiteful evidence, any semblance of community spirit has long since evaporated where Manchester United and Chelsea are concerned.

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